Local News
Government surplus commodities will be distributed in Russell at Parkside Manor and the Russell County Food Pantry on Tuesday, May 21 from 9 to 11 AM.
Lieutenant Governor and Secretary of Commerce David Toland has announced $400,000 is available under the Residential Opportunities on Main Street (ROOMS) grant program to support new upper-floor housi...
Governor Laura Kelly has sent a letter to FEMA asking for an extension to submit a request for a major disaster.
State Senator Elaine Bowers has released her Senate Scene 2024 Legislative Wrap-Up newsletter.
Russell City Manager Jon Quinday was presented with the 2024 Edgar P. Schowalter Award by Kansas Municipal Utilities, the statewide association of community-owned and operated electric, gas, water and...
The Russell City Council met Tuesday and approved an ordinance amending City code regarding curfew.
Russell Mayor Jim Cross signed a proclamation Tuesday declaring May 12 through 18 as Police Week in Russell.
Kansas Tourism has announced the Barn Adaptation and Restoration Needs (BARN) Grant Program is open for applications.
The Kansas Department of Commerce is now accepting nominations for the 2024 To The Stars: Kansas Business Awards.
The Kansas Legislature, a local production of Smoky Hills PBS, will feature State Senator Elaine Bowers of Concordia, Senator Brenda Dietrich of Topeka, Senator Carolyn McGinn of Sedgwick and State Re...
The Russell County Commissioners met Monday and approved the purchase of a new track loader for the Russell County Landfill.
Area high school graduation ceremonies are coming up.